British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland says he wants to end the "trash talk" in the build‑up to tomorrow's first Test against the All Blacks.
Gatland wants "rugby to do the talking" when the tourists meet the All Blacks in Auckland.
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has criticised the Lions' style of play and suggested last week that morale in the tourists' camp could be damaged by Gatland adding six players to his squad.
But speaking yesterday, Gatland says it is not about the coach as he tries to do the best for the Lions.
The first of the three Tests between the sides takes place at a venue at which the All Blacks are undefeated in 23 years.
Meanwhile Aaron Cruden has beaten a knee injury to take his spot on the bench for the All Blacks.
Cruden was initially bracketed on the bench with Lima Sopoaga due to concerns over medial ligament damage in his knee picked up in the Chiefs' win over the Hurricanes earlier this month.
The All Blacks will take on the British and Irish Lions at 7.35pm tomorrow.
Source: Stuff.co
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